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as in supplement
something that serves to complete or make up for a deficiency in something else
with his practicality and her refreshing enthusiasm, they are perfect complements to each other
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as in to adorn
to serve as a completing element to
this silk handkerchief will complement your suit very nicely and give it a bit of dash
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Recent Examples of complement
Sara B. Hansen, Denver Post, 2 May 2026
The shoes were a bright complement to a sparkling black dress featuring a colorful floral design in shades like red and purple.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 1 May 2026
Kathryn O’Shea-Evans, Robb Report, 9 May 2026
The program complements recurring career workshops, led by my colleagues on the nursing school faculty offered within local high schools, community colleges, and historically Black colleges and universities in the Atlanta region.
—Nicholas A. Giordano, STAT, 8 May 2026
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Noun
The kitchen, expanded in the renovation with a generous island at its center, is anchored by a Bulthaup system with stainless steel countertops, dual cooktops, and a full complement of Gaggenau, Miele and Sub-Zero appliances.
—Sara B. Hansen, Denver Post, 2 May 2026
The shoes were a bright complement to a sparkling black dress featuring a colorful floral design in shades like red and purple.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 1 May 2026
Verb
Johnston complemented the canvases with a towering light fixture.
—Kathryn O’Shea-Evans, Robb Report, 9 May 2026
The program complements recurring career workshops, led by my colleagues on the nursing school faculty offered within local high schools, community colleges, and historically Black colleges and universities in the Atlanta region.
—Nicholas A. Giordano, STAT, 8 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for complement
Noun
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When natural rainfall doesn’t provide an inch of moisture, supplement with hand watering or drip irrigation.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 May 2026
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Creatine, used to increase muscle size, is perhaps the most studied supplement on the market and has numerous benefits.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
Noun
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Officials said future phases of the project would expand allied health program capacity and align with the Rocklin campus modernization project currently underway.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
11 May 2026
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The company works with a network of carriers across the country, vetting capacity, managing rates, and helping ensure freight arrives on time and within budget.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
Verb
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The rare flower is known to add luck and happiness to those who adorn their space with its fortune, which is why the water bearer is the ideal sign to align with it.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
9 May 2026
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Tall spikes adorned with small, tubular flowers bloom during summer with a second wave later on, and some varieties rebloom from spring through fall.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
9 May 2026
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Roseberry’s work privileges spectacle—volume, gold, anatomical exaggeration—where Schiaparelli’s shock lay in wit and displacement.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 May 2026
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Coffey said the system operators can tell through the volume going through the system that Oakland County residents are heeding the voluntary restrictions.—
Nicholas Lentz,
CBS News,
11 May 2026
Verb
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The new thermal insulation material improves upon aerogel by enhancing its mechanical properties while maintaining moisture permeability and quick-drying performance.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
7 May 2026
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Saudi Aramco’s new supercomputer, meant to accelerate the search for new oil and gas deposits and enhance output from existing fields, costs $373 million.—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
7 May 2026
Noun
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Among all tokenized asset classes—which ranged from stablecoins to real estate—the area that consistently scored near the bottom on Pantera’s tokenization progress index was issuance and redemption.—
Jack Kubinec,
Fortune,
6 May 2026
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What the new buyers in Madrid are like To break into the real estate market in this Madrid district, buyers need deep pockets, and according to Mure, these Latin American arrivals come with exactly that.—
Pau Mosquera,
CNN Money,
6 May 2026
Verb
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The Hoosiers’ win completed one of the greatest turnaround stories in sports history.—
Antonio Morales,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
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The first phase of Founder’s Square, including 70 apartments, was completed in the town center at 50 Broad St, McMahon said.—
Livi Stanford,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
Verb
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Cakes big and small are the ideal stage for your wildest decorating dreams.—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
28 Apr. 2026
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Each of the suites are decorated with the same Mediterranean style and have private patios and balconies perfect for watching the sunset.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Complement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complement. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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